A biography for Sam Kerrhasn’t been written yet.
“Being No.1 is the goal, 100 per cent. It's everyone's goal.”
“The Gold Coast is another favourite of mine. Beautiful weather all year round. There are some amazing beaches and it isn't far from Brisbane.”
“When I was growing up, I never thought about being the best in the world. But when you rub shoulders with national team players from other countries, you realize they have that mentality.”
“There's one thing that drives me to eat well, look after my body and stay fit and healthy, that drives me to keep going even when things might not be going as well as I want them to. That one thing is winning.”
“The reason I came to London is to become a better footballer, to not stay in my comfort zone. It's given me everything I wanted.”
“I'll look at photos of myself, when I'm at awards or something, and kind of cringe because I can see myself trying to do what other people wanted me to.”
“I want to be someone that is entertaining, that's fun, that scores goals, does good celebrations.”
“People ask me, 'Do you think you're the best player in the world?' How do you answer that?”
“I have always liked those players that have just been entertainers.”
“I remember my first World Cup I couldn't sleep before the game, and at the end of the day, it's just a game and you've got to enjoy these moments.”
“That's always how I've been: a cheeky little person.”
“When I see young girls and boys who say they wore this, or cut their hair like this because I did, it's an amazing feeling.”
“That's just the culture of the AFL - it's such a tough sport. As a kid, I was always playing footy, the boys were always tackling me, and I loved it! I think that's why I love it now when games get rough. It really fires me up.”
“There have been lots of times throughout my career when I've felt down, stressed or under a lot of pressure, just like everyone does at some point in their lives.”
“I can remember sport being at the centre of my family since I was a baby.”
“We don't listen to the haters.”
“I just do what I feel, whether it's right or wrong, and I'm very strong-willed, very stubborn.”
“Football is 5% of my life.”
“Fremantle is part of Perth - it's home to me. Amazing beaches, restaurants and history.”
“That's why I love the big games: you get right on the cusp of doing something amazing and I love that feeling.”